Finn's first steps!

Our baby is walking! Yesterday morning he took his first unassisted steps, and by the time his daddy came home Finn walked across the lawn right into Neil's arms. Needless to say, Neil was thrilled!

Finn's walking style is quite funny. Arms outstretched for balance, feet being thrown out like a toy soldier, he toddles here and there. Changing direction in mid-walk is still difficult and - naturally - he often falls on his bum or his knees. Right now crawling is still Finn's preferred mode of getting places. We are sure this will change soon! I am looking forward to Finn being able to walk around outside and in stores. I don't like to let him crawl all over the place because usually the ground is so filthy. But often Finn is fed up with sitting still in his stroller or the shopping cart and wants to get out. Soon I'll be chasing him up and down the aisles in the supermarket...